CIA Case 17708: Closed — Dr. Leon Davidson UFO Inquiry

Official - DeclassifiedGov. Investigation Report
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Date

Document Type

Gov. Investigation Report

Authentication

Official - Declassified

Redaction Status

Partially Redacted

Issuing Authority

Central Intelligence Agency

Summary

CIA internal case file 17708 documenting correspondence and investigation related to Dr. Leon Davidson, a chemical engineer and early UFO researcher who independently investigated government UFO secrecy. Davidson was among the first civilians to identify the CIA's role in UFO investigations and publicly challenge the government's stated position that no classified interest existed. The "CLOSED" designation indicates the CIA's determination that Davidson's inquiry required no further action.

Significance

Confirms the CIA monitored and maintained files on civilian UFO researchers who independently investigated government involvement. Dr. Leon Davidson was a notable early figure who correctly identified CIA involvement in UFO matters decades before official acknowledgment.